Sir Thomas Coningsby

Sitterback to top

• Sir Thomas Coningsby (1550-1625), Soldier. Sitter in 1 portrait.

Artistback to top

• Unknown artist. Artist associated with 6232 portraits.

This portraitback to top

He is shown in this portrait engaged in the sport of falconry. In his left hand he holds the falcon's hood; in his right he swings the lure in order to encourage the bird, flying overhead, to return to him. The fragmentary inscriptions in Latin and Italian suggest that falconry in this portrait symbolises youth and indiscipline versus maturity and control.

Linked publicationsback to top

• Saywell, David; Simon, Jacob, Complete Illustrated Catalogue, 2004, p. 140
• Strong, Roy, Tudor and Jacobean Portraits, 1969, p. 49

Subjects & Themesback to top

• Hats and head-attire
• Landscapes
• Pets and animals
• Words and inscriptions